MCPS Marks Mental Health Awareness Week
This week Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association hosts a virtual expo in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, according to an Oct. 20 MCPS Bulletin. The free expo aims to… Read More
November 2021
MCPS Still Lacks 161 Teachers, 117 Bus Drivers
More than two months into the school year, Montgomery County Public Schools continue to struggle to fill positions. Meanwhile, administrators and teachers work extra hours, often giving up their lunch… Read More
Surveillance Cameras Record Men Connected to Rockville Robbery
Montgomery County Police Department released surveillance images of three men connected to the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Rockville. Police ask the public to contact the Major Crimes Division… Read More
Albornoz: Apoyamos a la Policía y MCPS en la Investigación del Apuñalamiento en Escuela
Un sospechoso está bajo custodia policial, anunció el jefe de policía del condado de Montgomery, Marcus Jones, en su cuenta de Twitter. The suspect from this morning’s Blair HS incident… Read More
Police: Blair High School Student Stabbed in School Parking Lot
Update (5:45 p.m.): The suspect is a juvenile male, per a release from police Monday evening. He is a student at Montgomery Blair High School and charges are pending. He… Read More
MCPS Seeks Community Input on Superintendent Search
What qualities do you believe make a good leader? What about an excellent teacher? Montgomery County Public Schools wants to know what traits it should look for as it searches… Read More
Metro Delays Continue; Canopy Project Halted for Now
Trains continue running less frequently as Metro strives to improve safety following the Oct. 12 derailment on one of its 7000-series railcar, which make up about 60% of the fleet.… Read More
Construction Begins on New Gaithersburg Park
After more than five years of planning, construction on a new park in Gaithersburg has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Pleasant View Park is a… Read More
Washington Spirit’s Unlikely Run to NWSL Semifinals is Extra Special
Given what transpired within the organization the past few months, Washington Spirit’s run to the NWSL final four would rate as somewhere between extremely unlikely and stunning. Spirit advanced to… Read More
‘Shirley & Walter’ Sculpture Memorializes Two DC Sports Legends
Two of Washington DC’s sports icons were memorialized on Saturday at Povich Field in Bethesda. The ‘Shirley & Walter’ bronze sculpture was unveiled in front of an invitation-only crowd of… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day in Montgomery County
Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 8, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Nov. 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz will hold… Read More